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nex'

nex' is the alternative spelling of next.

Meaning of next

Adjective

next (not comparable)

  1. Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
    • The man in the next bunk kept me awake all night with his snoring.
    1. (obsolete) Most direct, or shortest or nearest in distance or time.
      • A prophet I, Madam; and I speak the truth the next way: […]c. 1604–1605 (date written), William Shakespeare, “All’s Well, that Ends Well”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...
  2. Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
    • Please turn to the next page.
  3. Nearest in relationship. (See also next of kin.)
    • next friend

See all 12 meanings of next

Questions about nex'

What is nex' the alternative spelling of?
Nex' is the alternative spelling of next.

Words near nex' in the dictionary

  1. Newyoricans
  2. Newyorkian
  3. Newzak
  4. nex
  5. nex gen
  6. nex'
  7. nex-gen
  8. nexal
  9. nexeridine
  10. nexi
  11. nexii

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